PMLD Teaching Assistant

Job description

Teaching assistant required to work with PMLD students in Harrogate

Exciting opportunity and rewarding role

CPD courses available through Teaching Personnel

Excellent rates of pay

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work at a Specialist Educational needs setting in Harrogate; we are currently looking for a teaching assistant who has previously worked with students with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD).

The role is highly demanding but would be a great opportunity to showcase your skills as a specialist support assistant and would be a challenging but highly rewarding role. A particular personal or professional experience of supporting individuals with PMLD is highly desirable, such as an understanding of the complexities related to this condition. The ideal candidate would have a good knowledge of teaching and behavior strategies relevant to this.

We require candidates to apply who are passionate in supporting children with PMLD to access the curriculum. An understanding and flexible nature is essential, and the school is particularly keen to have candidates who are proactive, empathetic, engaging and creative.

Candidates who have a strong background in care and are happy to provide personal care are strongly encouraged to apply. These skills will be very extremely relevant to the role. A Team Teach qualification or relevant moving and handling experience is essential to this role.

Teaching Personnel are also partnered with Leeds Trinity University and are able to offer a range of additional training to upskill you as an individual and broaden your knowledge and capabilities ; these including Team Teach, Introduction to Autism and Moving and Handling. Should you require further information regarding this please do not hesitate to contact me on details outlined below.

To apply for this position or require any additional information regarding PMLD, please contact your SEN Specialist Sarah Franks on 0113 224 0234 or email me on sarah.franks@teachingpersonnel.com.